Europe has become a dominant frame for the generation, regulation and perception of social inequalities. This trend was solidified by the current economic crisis, which is characterised by increasing inequalities between central and peripheral countries and groups. By analysing the double polarisation between winners and losers of the crisis; the segmentation of labour markets; and the perceived quality of life in Europe, this book contributes to a better understanding of patterns and dynamics of inequality in an integrated Europe.The contributions from experts in the field offer a multi-level perspective. They explore links between objective inequalities and subjective perceptions and frames of reference. They combine the analysis of growing inequalities between different social groups and between central and peripheral countries. Analysis of unemployment and income inequality is based on European-wide micro datasets and the editor argues for both European and national frames of reference for analysis of unemployment and income inequality. Offering new insights on the increasing unemployment and income inequalities in Europe before and during the current financial and Eurozone crisis this is a vital text. Anyone interested in the challenges of social cohesion in Europe will find this book a rich, innovative resource. Contributors include: F. Buttler, M. Heidenreich, C. Ingensiep, S. Israel, J. Preunkert, C. Reimann

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Contents: 1. Introduction: the Double Dualization of Inequality in Europe Martin Heidenreich 2. The Europeanization of Income Inequality Before and During the Eurozone Crisis: Inter-, Supra- and Transnational Perspectives Martin Heidenreich 3. Determinants of Persistent Poverty. Do Institutional Factors Matter? Cathrin Ingensiep 4. The Segmentation of European Labour Market – The Evolution of Short- and Long-term Unemployment Risks During the Eurozone Crisis Martin Heidenreich 5. Women as the Relative Winners of the Eurozone Crisis? Female Employment Opportunities between Austerity, Inclusion and Dualization Martin Heidenreich 6. Temporary Employment and Labour Market Segmentation in Europe 2002–2013 Christian Reimann 7. The Europeanization of Social Determinants and Health in the Great Recession Sabine Israel 8. Does Europeanization of Daily Life Increase the Life Satisfaction of the Europeans? Franziska Buttler 9. The European Integration Process and the Social Consequences of the Crisis Jenny Preunkert Index